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Man Utd are record breakers! Red Devils make European history with ridiculous late comeback win against Lyon as Ruben Amorim's men book Europa League semi-final spot

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  • Man Utd beat Lyon 5-4
  • Created European history with comeback win
  • Mainoo & Maguire with goals at end of extra-time
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    United went 2-0 up in the first half through Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot's strikes before conceding twice in a span of six minutes in the second half. They then fell 4-2 behind in extra-time before scoring three goals in the final six minutes of the match to seal a memorable 5-4 win over Lyon and book their berth in the Europa League last-four.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The historic comeback started in the 114th minute when captain Bruno Fernandes pulled one back from the penalty spot. Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then scored back-to-back goals in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory. For the first time in the history of a major European competition, a club scored two goals in the 120th minute.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    This was also the second time in the club's history that the Red Devils won a match 5-4. The only other time the club produced a similar scoreline was back in 1958 against Arsenal at Highbury.

  • Manchester United v Olympique Lyonnais - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second LegGetty Images Sport

    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    A spirited United side will be back in action in the Premier League this Sunday as they host Wolves at Old Trafford.